--- product_id: 48264541 title: "Pianist" price: "B/.48" currency: PAB in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.com.pa/products/48264541-pianist store_origin: PA region: Panama --- # Pianist **Price:** B/.48 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Pianist - **How much does it cost?** B/.48 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.pa](https://www.desertcart.com.pa/products/48264541-pianist) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Award-winning drama telling the true story of pianist Wladyslaw Szpilman's experiences in Warsaw during the Nazi occupation. When the Jews of the city find themselves forced into a ghetto, Szpilman finds work playing in a café; and when his family is deported in 1942, he stays behind, works for a while as a labourer, and eventually goes into hiding in the ruins of the war-torn city. The film won the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival and Oscars for Best Actor (Adrien Brody), Best Adapted Screenplay (Ronald Harwood) and Best Director (Roman Polanski). Review: A very moving, enthralling film - The talented Jewish pianist, Wladislaw Szpilman (1911-2000), is the central character in this absorbing film by Roman Polanski who had plenty of personal and family experience on which to draw for this war film, set in Warsaw during the Nazi occupation. Szpilman was a well-known pianist of exceptional talent who found himself in the ghetto with all its dehumanised deprivation. Adrien Brody's performance is engrossing and his features seem to become more gaunt and drawn with every sequence and his eyes simply emit a raw fear which draws viewers into his soul. Throughout the film, he captures what must have been a harrowing, inhuman and terrifying experience. His musical spirituality draws others in and the power of his music overwhelms even the toughest Nazi who sees Szpilman, not as a Jew but another human being, one with a stunning talent which seems to diminish the war and all its inhumanity, reminding him of what he once was. It is an exceptionally powerful film which asks deep questions of its audience but, ultimately, it leaves them with a deeper awareness of their own humanity. BACKGROUND "As set out in his memoir, Szpilman found places to hide in Warsaw and survived with the help of his friends from Polish Radio and fellow musicians. In November 1944, Szpilman was hiding out in an abandoned building when he was found by a German officer. Surprisingly, the officer did not kill Szpilman, but instead after finding out that he was a pianist, asked Szpilman to play for him on a piano they had found. After that, the officer showed Szpilman a better place to hide and brought him bread and jam on numerous occasions. He also offered Szpilman one of his coats to keep warm in the freezing temperatures. Szpilman did not identify the German officer until 1950. His name was Captain Wilm Hosenfeld. Despite the efforts of Szpilman and the Poles to rescue Hosenfeld, he died in a Soviet Prisoner of War camp in 1952." Highly recommended - one of Polanski's best. Review: Very good movie - Excellent movie ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Contributor | Adrien Brody, Alain Sarde, Andrew Tiernan, Cyril Shaps, Ed Stoppard, Emilia Fox, Frank Finlay, Jessica Kate Meyer, Julia Rayner, Maureen Lipman, Michal Zebrowski, Richard Ridings, Robert Benmussa, Roman Polanski, Ronald Harwood, Thomas Kretschmann Contributor Adrien Brody, Alain Sarde, Andrew Tiernan, Cyril Shaps, Ed Stoppard, Emilia Fox, Frank Finlay, Jessica Kate Meyer, Julia Rayner, Maureen Lipman, Michal Zebrowski, Richard Ridings, Robert Benmussa, Roman Polanski, Ronald Harwood, Thomas Kretschmann See more | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 4,529 Reviews | | Global Trade Identification Number | 05055201808554 | | Manufacturer | Studiocanal | | Number of discs | 1 | | Runtime | 2 hours and 29 minutes | ## Product Details - **Colour:** Colour - **Manufacturer:** Studiocanal - **Number of discs:** 1 - **Runtime:** 2 hours and 29 minutes ## Images ![Pianist - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81P70sxu9NL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A very moving, enthralling film *by R***R on 29 November 2011* The talented Jewish pianist, Wladislaw Szpilman (1911-2000), is the central character in this absorbing film by Roman Polanski who had plenty of personal and family experience on which to draw for this war film, set in Warsaw during the Nazi occupation. Szpilman was a well-known pianist of exceptional talent who found himself in the ghetto with all its dehumanised deprivation. Adrien Brody's performance is engrossing and his features seem to become more gaunt and drawn with every sequence and his eyes simply emit a raw fear which draws viewers into his soul. Throughout the film, he captures what must have been a harrowing, inhuman and terrifying experience. His musical spirituality draws others in and the power of his music overwhelms even the toughest Nazi who sees Szpilman, not as a Jew but another human being, one with a stunning talent which seems to diminish the war and all its inhumanity, reminding him of what he once was. It is an exceptionally powerful film which asks deep questions of its audience but, ultimately, it leaves them with a deeper awareness of their own humanity. BACKGROUND "As set out in his memoir, Szpilman found places to hide in Warsaw and survived with the help of his friends from Polish Radio and fellow musicians. In November 1944, Szpilman was hiding out in an abandoned building when he was found by a German officer. Surprisingly, the officer did not kill Szpilman, but instead after finding out that he was a pianist, asked Szpilman to play for him on a piano they had found. After that, the officer showed Szpilman a better place to hide and brought him bread and jam on numerous occasions. He also offered Szpilman one of his coats to keep warm in the freezing temperatures. Szpilman did not identify the German officer until 1950. His name was Captain Wilm Hosenfeld. Despite the efforts of Szpilman and the Poles to rescue Hosenfeld, he died in a Soviet Prisoner of War camp in 1952." Highly recommended - one of Polanski's best. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very good movie *by K***T on 3 April 2026* Excellent movie ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Stunning in every way *by D***S on 26 November 2015* Biopic - 2002 Academy Award-winning and Golden Globe-nominated film starring Adrien Brody (who won the Academy Award for Best Actor for his role as "Władysław Szpilman" in this film). his is a monumental film in so many ways and here is the Wikipedia review that sums it up - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Pianist_(2002_film). And for Music lovers it is especially poignant with two memorable scenes for pianists, not least the occasion when Szpilman is hiding in a room with a piano he dare not play (torture) and the other where he has to play for a Nazi Officer. The sound track for this film is also outstanding and for Chopin lovers in particular, it won't disappoint. In 2003, the music won the César Award for Best Music Written for a Film, and was also nominated for the BAFTA Award for Best Film Music. The Chopin pieces are played by Polish pianist Janusz Olejniczak and the original score piece was composed by Wojciech Kilar. The music in the actual movie also includes pieces by Beethoven and Bach. 1."Nocturne in C-sharp Minor (1830)" - Frédéric Chopin, Score at IMSLP (4:12) 2."Nocturne in E Minor, Op. 72, No. 1" - Frédéric Chopin (4:31) 3."Nocturne in C Minor, Op. 48, No. 1" - Frédéric Chopin (5:57) 4."Ballade No. 2 in F Major, Op. 38" - Frédéric Chopin (7:41) 5."Ballade No. 1 in G Minor, Op. 23" - Frédéric Chopin (9:01) 6."Waltz No. 3 in A Minor, Op. 34, No. 2" - Frédéric Chopin (5:13) 7."Prelude in E Minor, Op. 28, No. 4" - Frédéric Chopin (2:34) 8."Andante spianato in G Major" - Frédéric Chopin (4:28) 9."Grande Polonaise brillante in E-flat major" - Frédéric Chopin (9:31) 10."Moving to the Ghetto Oct. 31, 1940" - Wojciech Kilar (1:52) 11."Mazurka in A Minor, Op. 17, No. 4" - Frédéric Chopin (3:42) --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.com.pa/products/48264541-pianist](https://www.desertcart.com.pa/products/48264541-pianist) --- *Product available on Desertcart Panama* *Store origin: PA* *Last updated: 2026-05-23*